City Plants Maple Tree at GHS in Celebration of Arbor Day
Galesburg City officials were on hand this morning at Galesburg High School to plant a new tree in celebration of National Arbor Day.
Galesburg Fire Marshal Resigns To Serve Overseas
A longtime fire marshal has submitted his letter of resignation to use his skill-sets in a new environment.
Predators Force Game 6 Beating Chicago 5-2 with 4 in 3rd
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Filip Forsberg had his first career hat trick and the Nashville Predators forced a sixth game in their first-round Western Conference series by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 Thursday night.
Chicago Mayor Taps CTA Director to Be Chief of Staff
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has named the head of Chicago Transit Authority to be his new chief of staff.
Judge Rules Chicago Man Can Stand Trial for SIU Threats
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Chicago man is fit to stand trial on accusations he mailed violent threats to Southern Illinois University’s Carbondale campus.
KCCDD To Host 10th Annual Auction Tomorrow
An area organization is hosting its 10th Annual Auction tomorrow night.
Shave For the Brave Honors Vets Again This Weekend
Although the razors will stay home this weekend, the Shave for the Brave Organization will host an event tomorrow night in order to honor those who have served.
IEMA Awards Grant to Aid East Peoria Landslide Victims
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Victims of landslides in East Peoria two years ago will receive help from the state. The (Peoria) Journal Star reports that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency has approved a $2 million grant
Lincoln Home Visitors Boosted Economy by Nearly $13M in 2014
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The National Park Service reports that 218,000 visitors to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in 2014 spent $12.7 million in surrounding communities.
Former North Chicago School Board Member Sentenced
CHICAGO (AP) — A former member of the school board in North Chicago has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for taking kickbacks on school-bus contracts.
Highland Mayor Returns to Work After Severe Injury From Fall
HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois mayor severely injured in a fall at his home has returned to work after a recovery that lasted nearly three months.
Hunters and Anglers Donate Over $700K for Youth Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State officials say hunters and anglers in Illinois have raised more than $700,000 for youth outdoors programs since 2006.
Chicago Botanic Garden Adding Learning Center
GLENCOE, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Botanic Garden has broken ground on a $26 million learning center.
Pop Musicians Added to Illinois State Fair Lineup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Fair has added more musical acts to its lineup.
500 Pounds of Bratwurst Recalled in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Roughly 500 pounds of bratwurst is being recalled by a meat packing company in Springfield.
Guard Sentenced in Chicago for Stealing Inmates’ Identities
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a former prison guard to three years behind bars for stealing inmates’ identities, then using them to seek refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.
Kirk, Durbin Praise Lynch’s Record After Senate Vote
CHICAGO (AP) — Both U.S. senators from Illinois are praising Loretta Lynch’s record after the Senate confirmed her nomination for U.S. attorney general.
Chicago Committee OKs Plan Relaxing Drag Show Zoning Rules
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago zoning committee has given preliminary approval to a measure allowing male and female impersonators to perform in city establishments without being classified as “adult entertainment.”
Ex-Coroner Wants County to Pay Legal Fees in Remains Case
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — A former McHenry County coroner who allegedly failed to properly dispose of mummified baby remains wants a special prosecutor to defend her.